Support Worker, Assisted Living, 2 Vacancies, Casual Employment, $24.56 - $25.82/hour Employee Assistance Program, Optional HOOPP (Pension) Participation
Our Support Workers provide daily living support to eligible Assisted Living clients in Dutton, West Lorne, and surrounding communities. This crucial support assists clients with personal daily living activities such as personal care, light housekeeping, laundry services, medication reminders, security checks, and social support.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Personal Support Worker, Developmental Services Worker certificate or equivalent required. Nursing students are also invited to apply.
- Current CPR/1st Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain required.
- Experience providing services to seniors/adults with disabilities in their home and previous support to dementia clients an asset.
- An appreciation of living in rural communities, excellent communication skills, collaborative, compassionate, respectful, equitable, and accountable.
- Computer proficiency and previous EMR experience an asset.
- Ability to work flexible hours including days, afternoons, weekends, statutory holidays, and call-in shifts.
- Ability to travel within the Centre’s service area attending client appointments where public transportation may not exist or may not be available in the hours when service is required. Access to a reliable vehicle while at work required.
- Confirmation of education and a satisfactory vulnerable sector check required.
RECRUITMENT AND AI USAGE: People are engaged at every stage of our recruitment process. We do not use artificial intelligence to screen or select candidates.
Our Centre values diversity and supports an equitable and inclusive workplace where individual differences are respected. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected to interview will be contacted. Should you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
ABOUT US: The West Elgin Community Health Centre has served our rural communities for over 30 years. We work alongside extraordinary people at the Centre and are very proud to be a part of an alliance of community health centres across the province.
Our Centre focuses on improving the health and wellbeing of people and communities as we continue to value and advocate for a more inclusive society. We believe that housing, education, food, and the environment all play a role in health and well-being. We also believe that language, literacy, and poverty should not get in the way of receiving great care.
Our team provides primary care, illness prevention, health promotion services, and a range of community programs primarily to the residents of Dutton Dunwich and West Elgin municipalities. Our diabetes services are open to anyone and are offered at multiple locations in Elgin County.
We strive for a healthy and supportive work environment valuing compassion, excellence, collaboration, accountability, respect, and equity. Our vision supports a vibrant and caring community, people, and workplace.
Pay: $24.56-$25.82 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
